Linkfest for 8/16/2007

Here are some links I’ve run into and just want to share:

August 16, 2007 · Filed Under Links

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See What Churches Will Be Represented at MinistryCOM

Terrell just posted a list of the churches that will be represented at this year’s MinistryCOM in Nashville.

It’s pretty neat to look through that list and see who all will be coming.

August 14, 2007 · Filed Under Church Marketing

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Nominate An Innovative Church In Your Area

Tony Morgan is asking for nominations for his second annual America’s Most Innovative Churches list.

He’s asking also: What makes a church innovative?  One of his desires is to find churches that aren’t on a lot of people’s “radars” right now. And the ones that come to mind for me are church plants. They’re young but extremely innovative as they seek to be reach their community for Christ.

So go nominate an innovative church in your area here.

August 11, 2007 · Filed Under Church Marketing

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Make Your Church Logo a Flexible Logo

The logo used to be something that remained unchanging and resistant to the elements around it. Many franchises and brands that have existed for quite some time (I’m thinking of brands like Wendy’s and Coke) don’t adapt their brand all that much. This used to be the standard. Guess what.

It isn’t anymore.

Logos are not the unchanging monoliths they used to be. They are, anymore, dynamic within their environments. Churches need to be ready to mold their branding to fit their environments if they want to be a part of the new trend in branding. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, start looking into recent brands and see how they let their branding mold into its surroundings. It’s pretty cool. Read more

August 11, 2007 · Filed Under Church Logos

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Ryan’s Guest Post for CopyBlogger

My Friend Ryan Imel Has a Guest Post on CopyBlogger… called Buckets and Chunks: Write Everything Down.

August 10, 2007 · Filed Under Sidenotes

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My Resource List of Great Church Web Design Firms

If you’ve been reading this blog for long, you know that one of the services I’ve offered is church website design … but I’ve decided to discontinue doing that service and to, instead, recommend some great firms …

So now, the link at the top that says “church website design” will now go to a list of church web firms that I’ve personally met, or had extensive contact with and know that churches and ministries will be treated with great care and service.

Here’s a bunch of disclaimers though:

  • There are more church design firms out there that do great work, who are not listed. Why? Again. These are the ones I know in some way or fashion. Most of them, I have met personally. And I feel good about sending churches to them … end of story.
  • Each firm does not offer the exact same service. Yes, they offer the same product category: church website design. But each is different in both services offered, and price. I highly suggest you review their work … email the person mentioned … and pick the best firm for your church.
  • Why is my wife’s firm on the top of the list? Obvious answer: She’s my wife … and I pay for this blog. I think I can do that and simultaneously, list other firms … (see the previous disclaimer)
  • I don’t want to do church web design personally anymore … I’d rather do blog design and leave this work for people who can do a far better job than I can. The content I offer here is provided for free and that is my personal ministry to churches, pastors and ministry staff.
  • I’m always open to hearing more about church web firm and those who run them. I like to make friends and network. You are welcome to email me. But I cannot guarantee you’ll get on the list.

By the way, many of their designs are profiled on Cool Church Websites. Blessings!

August 10, 2007 · Filed Under Church Websites

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